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South Yorkshire's regulation call

South Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority has welcomed forthcoming proposals from Stagecoach about improving its bus services in Sheffield. The ITA has invited operators to "join with them in discussions about how they can improve services for the public".

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South Yorkshire's regulation call

South Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority has welcomed forthcoming proposals from Stagecoach about improving its bus services in Sheffield.

Tory shadow backs concessions

Conservative shadow transport minister Stephen Hammond said that, if elected, the Tories would retain the current concessionary fares scheme and place a high priority on rolling out a national smartcard scheme.

TIF ends, while new UCF begins

The government has this week announced its Urban Challenge Fund, designed to spur transport improvements in towns and cities in England.

Smartcards and Mercs for Go North East

Go North East is introducing smartcards to its services, with all vehicles to be fitted with card readers by the end of this year, as part of the company’s ongoing investment plans.

Bankfoot Buses revocation upheld

The Upper Tribunal, formerly known as the Transport Tribunal, has upheld the decision of Scotland’s deputy traffic commissioner, Tom Macartney, to fine £1,650 and indefinitely revoke and disqualify the PSV O-licence held by Bankfoot Buses.

Employee heart screening at Stagecoach

Stagecoach has joined forces with independent hospital provider BMI Healthcare to launch a voluntary heart health screening programme for employees in its UK Bus division.

Features

Fresh-faced MCV targets 10 per cent

A question: What’s your perception of MCV.

Caring priority at Plaxton

With around 16,000 Plaxton coaches on the road there is plenty of demand for aftermarket support in terms of parts, repairs, refurbishment and glass.

Voith takes aim at midibus sector

Voith has confirmed the first order for its new midbus transmission, the DIWA 823.

Cleaning up at the Winter Olympics

There’s more to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, than the sporting events.